Wild card playoffs: Chiefs 30, Texans 0

January 10, 2016 8:55 PM

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) celebrates while running the opening kickoff back for a touchdown during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) celebrates while running the opening kickoff back for a touchdown during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, ... more

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) reaches out for a ball fumbled by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. ... more

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Dontari Poe (92) recovers a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more

A Houston Texans fan reacts as time runs out during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

A Houston Texans fan reacts as time runs out during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

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Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) break up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) break up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during the fourth quarter of ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Jaye Howard (96) during the second quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks back to the sideline on a fourth down during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks back to the sideline on a fourth down during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans defensive back Darryl Morris (21) makes a diving tackle on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Frankie Hammond (85) during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on ... more

The Houston Texans defense surrounds Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) as they make a tackle during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Texans defense surrounds Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) as they make a tackle during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in ... more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a catch against Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, ... more

Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) upends Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) for a tackle during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) upends Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) for a tackle during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) recovers his own fumble during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) recovers his own fumble during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the ... more

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on as the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on as the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in ... more

Afshan Kaviani, second from left, and Alia Chakaki, second from right, react as hope for the Houston Texans slips away during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Afshan Kaviani, second from left, and Alia Chakaki, second from right, react as hope for the Houston Texans slips away during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, ... more

Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) reacts as trainers help him off the field during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) reacts as trainers help him off the field during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston ... more

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) walks back on the field as the Kansas City Chiefs near their end zone during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) walks back on the field as the Kansas City Chiefs near their end zone during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, ... more

Houston Texans fans react after a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans fans react after a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in ... more

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) celebrates after his team recovered a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) celebrates after his team recovered a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks back to the locker room after the Texans loss to Kansas City Chiefs 30-0 after an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks back to the locker room after the Texans loss to Kansas City Chiefs 30-0 after an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more

Craig Gibson, left, and Trina Roberson react as the Houston Texans head to a loss during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Craig Gibson, left, and Trina Roberson react as the Houston Texans head to a loss during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans ... more

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Eric Berry (29) celebrates after making an interception during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Eric Berry (29) celebrates after making an interception during the first quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) makes a run downfield during the second quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) makes a run downfield during the second quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) breaks past Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Ron Parker (38) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) for a long run during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) breaks past Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Ron Parker (38) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) for a long run during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff ... more

Craig Gibson reacts as hope for the Houston Texans slips away during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

Craig Gibson reacts as hope for the Houston Texans slips away during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is chased in the pocket by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is chased in the pocket by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a catch between Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) and inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks off the field after the Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks off the field after the Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG ... more

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) returns an interception of a pass by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on ... more

A Houston Texans fan sits in the stands after the Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

A Houston Texans fan sits in the stands after the Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston ... more

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Houston Texans fans watch as time runs out during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans fans watch as time runs out during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

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Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) dives to catch a pass during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) dives to catch a pass during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is tackled by the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is tackled by the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) comes off the field after being injured during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) comes off the field after being injured during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is checked in the bench area after being injured during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is checked in the bench area after being injured during the third quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a quarter back keeper during the second quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a quarter back keeper during the second quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks back to the locker room during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks back to the locker room during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) reacts as he walks back to the bench on a fourth down during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) reacts as he walks back to the bench on a fourth down during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ... more

A fan holds up a sign during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

A fan holds up a sign during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / ... more

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A Houston Texans fan boos Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after an incomplete pass as a Kansas City Chiefs fan celebrates in the background during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. The Houston Texans lost 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less

A Houston Texans fan boos Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after an incomplete pass as a Kansas City Chiefs fan celebrates in the background during the second half of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) in the tunnel during player introductions before the start of the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) in the tunnel during player introductions before the start of the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ... more

Houston Texans J.J. Watt reacts after getting a kiss from 99-year-old Asalee Poole, of Texas City before the start of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans J.J. Watt reacts after getting a kiss from 99-year-old Asalee Poole, of Texas City before the start of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen ... more